Bed & Bread Manager

Position Summary :

The Bed & Bread Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, logistics, and personnel management of the Bed & Bread program. This role ensures the effective and safe delivery of food services to the community through fleet oversight and staff coordination. This position collects and reports key performance indicators, ensures compliance with health and safety standards, and supports program expansion through route scheduling and community engagement. The Bed & Bread Manager requires hands-on leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to The Salvation Army's mission of serving those in need.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Schedule all Bed & Bread drivers and oversee routing, delivery operations, and logistics to ensure equitable food distribution.
• Coordinate and oversee volunteer group activities associated with Bed & Bread truck operations.
• Conduct daily inspections of Bed & Bread trucks to ensure cleanliness, operational condition, and adequate supply levels.
• Ensure all Bed & Bread trucks adhere to food safety guidelines and health department regulations.
• Coordinate staff training, enforce safety protocols, and investigate incidents or accidents as needed.
• Provide hands-on operational support and perform staff duties when necessary to maintain service continuity.
• Supervise and support Bed & Bread personnel to ensure high performance and program integrity.
• Manage routine vehicle maintenance and ensure fleet compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Review and approve employee timecards; submit payroll data accurately and on schedule.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure adequate food supply for each Bed & Bread truck.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, deliveries, and distributions.
• Track and report waste, damaged goods, and returns according to policy.
• Maintain program documentation including sign-in sheets, data tracking, and reporting for grants and funders.
• Submit monthly activity reports, impact data, and vehicle mileage logs as required.
• Represent the Bed & Bread program at community events and outreach activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Consistently uphold The Salvation Army and Harbor Light policies, procedures, and mission.

Qualifications :

Education / Experience :

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities :

Computer Skills :

Certificates and Licenses :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Average Daily Physical Requirements

Frequency

Work in stationary position

2 to 5 hours

Move about work area

More than 5 hours

Use hands / fingers to handle or feel

More than 5 hours

Reach with hands and arms

2 to 5 hours

Climb (stairs / ladders) or balance

2 to 5 hours

Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

2 to 5 hours

Communicate with others

More than 5 hours

Detect flavors or smells

2 to 5 hours

Move objects up to 30 pounds

More than 5 hours

Visual acuity

More than 5 hours

Read and understand written word

More than 5 hours

Drive or travel

More than 5 hours

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Average Daily Environmental Conditions

Frequency

Environment : No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment.

More than 5 hours

Medical Environment : Exposure to body fluids, radiation, medical equipment, solvents or chemicals.

Less than 2 hours

Noise : Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds.

More than 5 hours

Temperature : Exposure to extreme heat or cold either indoors or outside.

More than 5 hours

In addition :

EMPATHY : Ability to identify with or be sensitive to the feelings and experiences of others.

RELIABILITY : Ability to be dependable , trustworthy , and committed to doing the best job possible and completing work in a timely and consistent manner.

CUSTOMER SERVICE : A desire to serve others by focusing efforts on listening and responding effectively to questions, providing services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

COMMUNICATION : Ability to effectively receive and express ideas, both written and verbal; using clear and concise vocabulary and active listening skills.

TEAMWORK : Effectively interacts with people by being able to share and receive information that supports team goals.